56. Designing functionable agro-logistical centers requires particular attention to initial assessment of agri-food sector operators and a precise analysis of food distribution systems. International best practices in the development of
agro-logistical centers highlight different key factors for a successful implementation: (i) accurate knowledge of food
distribution organization at the regional and national levels; (ii) capacity to design and provide services responding to the
operators’ needs, future users of the centers; (iii) ability to phase the project to secure the investment; and (iv) quality
of the technical assistance to support the start-up of operational activities.
III. IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS A. Institutional and Implementation Arrangements 57. The primary implementing agency for AMP will be MOA. UZAIFSA, which since October 2019 started reporting
to MOA, will be responsible for coordination and facilitation of day-to-day implementation of the project in close
collaboration with other implementing institutions, which include research institutes, departments, centers, and agencies
answerable to MOA, and SPQI and the Agricultural Inspection, both under Cabinet of Ministers. It will host the PIU, which
will be responsible for fiduciary aspects of the project implementation and provision of support to the implementing
institutions. The central office of UZAIFSA, located in Tashkent, will be supported by its thirteen (13) regional offices,
which have been established to support implementation of IFI projects.
58. UZAIFSA will also be responsible for monitoring of the credit line implementation. PFIs will implement the credit
line, but due diligence will be carried out by UZAIFSA, with the support of qualified staff and consultants. PFIs will be
responsible for selection of recipients for the credit line, appraisal of sub-project loans, and disbursement of loans.
